Dear Parent and or Guardian, I am very excited to share with each of you that last month the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) extended their FREE Breakfast and Lunch Program to all one year olds to 18 year olds in our school system. This program was implemented last April and because of this program our district was able to provide over 27,000 FREE... READ MORE >

Last week, the Governor and CHSAA made the decision to allow schools to decide between fall or spring football. Holyoke choose to play in the fall. What does that mean for the students, their parents, and the community? Those interested in playing High School or Junior High Football will have meetings tomorrow, 9/22, during their seminar class to learn more about... READ MORE >

Dragon Pride was rampant at the Jr/Sr High School last week. Seminar classes displayed their pride in a poster contest. The winning class was Mrs. Grothman's Seminar (upper left corner). It is amazing to see the talent and pride of our students. READ MORE >

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A day after the school district administration thanked the community for their support over the shut down and restart,Elementary Principal, Mrs. Kammer, offered her own note of gratitude in English and Spanish to the students, parents and staff of her building.THANK YOU! The Holyoke Elementary School would like to thank the parents and the community for all of... READ MORE >

Escuela Primaria Tapabocas/Mascara Los estudiantes de Kinder a 4to grado NO necesitan usar una máscara Los estudiantes que tienen 11 años o más deben usar una máscara. Salida escalonada para estudiantes Los estudiantes de 5to y 6to grado saldrán a las 3:38 pm y a las 11:48 am los viernes de salida temprana Los estudiantes de 3ro y 4to grado saldrán a... READ MORE >

Elementary Masks Kindergarten-4th grade students do NOT need to wear a mask Students who are 11 years old or older need to wear a mask *Staggered dismissal for students5th & 6th graders will be dismissed at 3:38pm and 11:48am on early release Fridays 3rd & 4th graders will be dismissed at 3:39pm and 11:49am on early release Fridays Kindergarten, 1st, &... READ MORE >

The Holyoke School District was awarded a $160,000 as part of Phase 1 of the Homegrown Talent Initiative Grant. Summer Maloney, HTI Coordinator, practiced her pitch to local businesses at the HTI Leadership Summit on 29 July 2020 in front of many of the the sponsors of the grant. After her presentation, she was provided with feedback about what they liked, what... READ MORE >

Please find a DRAFT Holyoke School District Re-Entry Plan attached for your review. The Holyoke School District is committed to safely and effectively being able to have both students and staff re-enter the school starting in August as the district calendar indicates. We anticipate that this re-entry plan will change over the next three weeks and will need to be... READ MORE >

The Holyoke FBLA National qualifiers gathered together on July 12 at the house of adviser, Mrs. Nelson. National FBLA was originally planned the first week of July in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, the conference was instead held remotely because of covid-19. Over 10,000 students competed. Competitors enjoyed snacks and games at Mrs. Nelson's house and were... READ MORE >

The Holyoke School District would like to keep you informed with weekly updates about school resuming in the fall and the 2020-2021 school year. To kick start these discussions we invite you to click on the link below and answer three questions for us. https://bit.ly/2ZKLsJw If you have questions or concerns you would like us to try to answer, please call our... READ MORE >

The Holyoke School District would like to inform you that we will be updating our Facebook page and social media sites weekly with our most current information about the 2020-2021 school year. You can also call the school district at (970) 854-3411, leave a message with a question you may have about the school year, or email Superintendent, Mr. Stumpf at... READ MORE >

We are T-minus 72 hours for graduation!! We are so excited to host graduation on Sunday and to see everyone! I just wanted to update and provide more information around a few areas today. As always if you have questions, please reach out to me! Seating: We have laid out approx 21- 10x10 painted squares (for 10 people each square) on the football field and we... READ MORE >

We have received our approval from the health department to have our graduation on June 21st. The school will visit with graduates and parents about a time for the ceremony and a few other logistics. We will host a zoom meeting June 11th at 7 pm. Please plan to attend so that we can share logistics and ask for some input from all of you. Mrs. Powell will send the... READ MORE >

*ALL students will return chromebooks to the elementary school for checkout. Please check out during your time listed below by the first letter of your last name. *TODOS los estudiantes regresarán los chromebooks a la escuela primaria para su salida. Por favor repórtese a el horario que se detalla a continuación por la primera letra de su apellido. JR/SR High... READ MORE >

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The route for the Senior Parade has been released. For full details click here. The parade will start from the Event Center parking lot at 1pm. If you plan on joining our parade please be at the event center by 12:45. The parade will take us to a few country stops as well as bouncing around the streets of Holyoke to honor our graduates. Please feel free to join or... READ MORE >

The parade will start from the Event Center parking lot at 1pm. If you plan on joining our parade please be at the event center by 12:45. The parade will take us to a few country stops as well as bouncing around the streets of Holyoke to honor our seniors. Please feel free to join/leave the parade as you need to. Also, if you would like to decorate your car... READ MORE >

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The National Honor Society will host the 41st Annual Academic Awards on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7pm in a live YouTube event. The event will follow a different format from past years. Each teacher will present his or her awards so watcher will want to view to the end to see if they received all of their awards. Junior/Senior High students who are going to receive an... READ MORE >

Colorado State FBLA looked a little different this year in that it was held virtually. Holyoke FBLA had 31 members compete by taking online tests and creating their presentations electronically. Out of those members, 14 students qualified for Nationals. Those qualifying for Nationals include the following: 1st Place – Community Service (Lali Marquez, Caleb... READ MORE >

In an unprecedented, Junior Prom, the Grand March was held over YouTube with all the candidates having participated in a photo shoot thanks to Michelle Van Overbeke, mother of one of the queen candidates, and then the photos were compiled into a virtual Grand March by Stefan Betley, Webmaster for the school district. At the end of the video Erick Marroquin and... READ MORE >

The Prom Court and Grand MarchWatch for a link to a live viewing party on YouTube announcing who the King and Queen are on hcosd.org. That link will drop at 6:50 pm Dinner and Dance We would ask all Juniors, Seniors, and their parents to come up with creative ways to celebrate the prom at home. The theme is Diamonds are Forever. We would hate for those dresses... READ MORE >

Parents, With the Governor’s order to keep the Junior/Senior High School building closed the remainder of the school year, we are starting the process of returning student items from locker rooms. Please call into the High School at 970-854-2284 between now and May 1st to set up a time to come in and pick up your students items. If your child has items in an Ag... READ MORE >

A virtual Prom will happen on May 2, 2020. The Junior Class hopes that this adaptation to the annual formal dance will help to bring joy in this time of uncertainty and unusual life events. The Prom Court and Grand March The Junior Class is pleased to announce the Prom Court. Nominated by their classmates to be the candidates for Prom King and Queen, voting is... READ MORE >

Since 2010, the Holyoke School District has honored their own with the Emerald Awards. The Emerald has a terrific folklore throughout history and in many cultures. The emerald has represented such attributes as: active intelligence, the promise of good luck, the ability to enhance our well-being, as well as the color of Venus who was the goddess of beauty and... READ MORE >

In a letter to the Holyoke Community, Mr. Stumpf announces the end of the brick-and-mortar school year. Classes online classes will continue until May 22. Other highlights include: FREE meals for all 1 - 18 year olds will continue to be provided Monday - Fridays 11 - 1 and the Elementary School entrance.For those who cannot make it to the Elementary School,... READ MORE >

Typically, at this time of year, we would be celebrating Earth Day (April 22nd) on school campuses. With the recent transition to virtual learning, Schneider Electric wanted to help bring Earth Day home to the families ... especially since it’s the 50th anniversary of this event. Attached, you will find an “Earth Day At Home” packet, providing engaging activities... READ MORE >

The School Board approved the calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year. To view the whole calendar click here. Some of the highlights include:Staggered start so K-6 can hold P/T conference on the first day of schoolFall Break for one weekWinter Break for two weeksSpring Break for one weekParent Teacher Conference 8 am to 8 pm (one day fall and one day spring)One... READ MORE >

In a letter dated April 1, 2020, Kyle Stumpf, superintendent of schools, addressed the ongoing situation in the school district and state of Colorado regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full version of the letter here or en español. Below are some of the highlights: Governor Polis has ordered schools to suspend in-person instruction through April 30,... READ MORE >

Holyoke School District Pick upPlease plan to pick up your child’s materials at the elementary school and/or JH/HS on Friday, March 27th. Pick up during the following times will help our families collect their materials a little quicker. We are using the first letter of the child’s last name.7:30-9:00am A-D9:00-10:30am E-K10:30-12:00pm L-M1:00-2:30pm O-R2:30-4:00pm... READ MORE >

Colorado Releases Updated Public Health Order to Include Other Critical Services DENVER - Today Gov. Polis and the Department of Public Health and Environment are releasing an updated public health order in accordance with yesterday’s executive order implementing a statewide stay-at-home order. The public health order was updated to include a number of critical... READ MORE >

Los maestros van a llamar a casa 3/23 o 3/24. Los maestros se comunicarán con usted hoy o mañana en un esfuerzo por comunicarse con usted, ya que estos horarios son diferentes de lo normal y estamos seguros de que tiene preguntas. Tenga en cuenta que estamos trabajando arduamente para encontrar formas de asegurarnos de que los estudiantes aún tengan la oportunidad... READ MORE >

Teachers will be calling all students and their families 3/23 or 3/24.Teachers will be reaching out to you today in an effort to touch base with you as these times are different than normal and we sure you have questions that you are wondering about. Please know we are working hard to find ways to make sure students still have an opportunity for a modified... READ MORE >

After consulting with a number of government agencies, the school district has decided to extend Spring Break for students with school resuming on March 30, 2020. Also, all before and after school activities on the school grounds are canceled until April 6, 2020. This unfortunately includes community use as well. The school will provide meals to children ages 1 -... READ MORE >

CHSSA's announcement to restrict attendance for state basketball to essential team personnel only; and the addition that players will be permitted four guests, have left many wondering how to support the Lady Dragons in their pursuit of a state title.CHSSA did announce that NHFS would broadcast the games on their streaming service. Subscriptions, which are good for... READ MORE >

Open House - Thursday, March 5thThe Holyoke School District would like to thank the Holyoke Community for passing the Mill Levy override. The money from supports technology, keeping transportation fleets updated, and helping retain quality staff. We would like to invite you to attend our open house on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00-6:30 PM. Both the elementary and... READ MORE >

The evening of March 2, 2020 featured the annual Smorgasbord Concert and dinner for the School District. The evening's preformors included:Brenna Gatton singing MemoryHHS Sound Check preforming: The Greatest Show (featuring Kenneth Lindholm), You Will Be Found (featuring Max Kleve, Mason Vernon, and Jimena Núñez), The Sweetest Song I Know (featuring Kylie... READ MORE >

March 2-6 Holyoke Elementary is celebrating Read Across America Week. Throughout the week, students are encouraged to READ, READ, READ! Here are highlights of the special activities planned for the week: Monday--"Hats off to Dr. Seuss" Students and staff will be sporting their favorite hat or fun hairstyle. The Phillips County Players will be joining us... READ MORE >

Mrs. Nelson’s high school business students recently had an opportunity to tour the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Thornton and Hammond’s Candy factory, located in Denver. Holyoke’s students were one of the first groups to get a tour of the Amazon center which was built in 2018, with tours only being allowed the week before Holyoke arrived. Some of the things... READ MORE >

A huge thank you to Holyoke School District, Seaboard Foods, and the Peerless for helping our K-6 ESL students celebrate the completion of the state ESL testing! The K-6 ESL Department and its students could not accomplish all they do without the support of their administration and teachers! Seaboard Foods generously covered the cost of admission and snacks for... READ MORE >

Influenza, Strep, other illnessThe elementary school has been working with the Family Practice of Holyoke and we ask that you call the clinic before taking your child to be seen due to a large increase in illness in our community. When you call the clinic, they can walk you through what needs to be done to get over the illness. Please do not worry about excused and... READ MORE >

The Elementary School will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge during the week of January 27 - January 31. Please save the date to make this week the happiest week of the year! READ MORE >

Seventh graders recently had an opportunity to talk one-on-one with professionals in their chosen fields of interest. Based on Mrs. Nelson’s Junior Achievement students’ research into their career likes and interests, managers and business owners were asked to come in and answer questions about their careers. The feedback received from both students and business... READ MORE >

Mrs. Nelson’s 7th Grade Junior Achievement class recently had an opportunity to start preparing for work someday. Students completed job applications, resumes, and cover letters, and then did mock interviews with prospective employers. Employers helping with the project by grading the students’ materials and interviewing the students included Dave Hensley,... READ MORE >

Spanish 2 students ended the semester studying a Central American country and also writing Christmas poems. Below are some examples of their work.Presentations on Christmas TraditionsClick on the link to view the student's work. Ethan Schneller - Puerto Rico Andrea Marquez - México Cooper Goldenstein - Guatemala Nayely Espinal - Cuba Michel Perez - Panama... READ MORE >

Mrs. Ortner's Child Development class came over to work with our 2nd graders. They had great activities that they rotated groups of students through. Our kids loved it. READ MORE >

Family support is an especially important virtue this time of year. There are many different types of family support. The definition of family support is differing according to different people. Many people consider their close friends as family. Sometimes your family support is negative and/or abusive to your mental health and physical health, so students should... READ MORE >

For our second week of the Sources of Strength wheel, we will focus on mental health. Negative mental health is a serious issue teenagers and young adults struggle with throughout their life. Poor mental health is and can be a threat to someone's self-image, self-worth and even their desire to continue living. Having a mental health disorder, such as... READ MORE >

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Members of the Homegrown Talent Initiative traveled to Canyon City on November 20-21 to continue the work they started in Breckenridge in September surrounding a grant received to develop an alternate path for graduation, based off of work-based learning, in Holyoke and possibly surrounding schools. The team developed the following aspiration: Our goal is to... READ MORE >

Holyoke School District had 16 students participate in this three day event. These students had practice on Sunday, Monday, and then part of the day on Tuesday. The Holyoke students did a wonderful job and represented the Holyoke School District very well. Big thank you to the music department for informing, supporting, transporting, and encouraging our students to... READ MORE >

THANK YOU for taking time to provide your views about your child's school! If fave already done this THANK YOU! The information from this will be very helpful to school and district leaders in working to improve the learning experience for all our students. The survey is completely anonymous -- no one, not even the University of Colorado Denver researchers... READ MORE >

We will be running an eight-week series on the Sources of Strength that our peer leaders and teachers will be sharing with us. We will highlight a different strength each week. This week, we want to share with you the different ways a mentor can be a source of strength for you. A mentor is someone you trust and who can help guide you through your adolescent... READ MORE >

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The Holyoke Lady Dragons will travel to Del Norte and play against Swink and Del Norte on Saturday 11/9. The winner of this tournament will advance to the State tournament the next weekend.Schedule for 3 Team Pool Play (Higher Seed Team will be the HOME Team) Match 1 10:00 AM #1 Del Norte vs #3 Holyoke Match 2 12:00 PM #2 Swink vs #3 Holyoke Match 3 2:00 PM #1... READ MORE >

The Holyoke High School Chapter of the National Honor Society invites you to participate in the 12th Annual Dodgeball tournament. This year National Honor Society will be hosting a dodgeball tournament to help raise funds for Kendall Kroeger. We would like to encourage you to gather a team and participate in this fun-filled event. You will need to create a team... READ MORE >

Why are you here? Can you just leave? Go away! Just go die? Put yourself in this person's shoes. Imagine these hurtful comments being thrown at you. It seems like all fun and games. When a victim reacts, they are considered, sensitive, or overly dramatic. People do not truly understand the catastrophic effects of bullying. Close to 800,000 people die from suicide... READ MORE >

THANK YOU for taking time to provide your views about your child's school! The information from this will be very helpful to school and district leaders in working to improve the learning experience for all our students. The survey is completely anonymous -- no one, not even the University of Colorado Denver researchers administering the survey, will know your... READ MORE >

In a letter to parents sent out on October 7, 2019. Mr. Walkinshaw detailed a new Dragon Dollar incentive for JH/HS students. Students with no appearances on the eligibility list, no write-ups, no tardies, nor absences during a two week period (from the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Wednesday) will be released early from their ICAP class on the following Friday giving them... READ MORE >

National Walk To School DayMonday, October 7, 2019Come celebrate fitness with us and others around this nation! We, the Holyoke Wellness Committee, are encouraging all students, teachers, and administrators to consider walking to school on Monday, October 7th. For those of you who may live in the country or too far to walk, we have four drop off locations where... READ MORE >

Safety In the Age of Social Media -- Am I the Only One Losing My Mind? Please join the Holyoke School District on October 10th, 2019 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Holyoke High School as Margaret M. Ochoa, J.D. - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Specialist from the School Safety Resource Center - discusses online safety and sexting prevention. This presentation... READ MORE >

National Walk To School Day Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Come celebrate fitness with us and others around this nation! We, the Holyoke Wellness Committee, are encouraging all students, teachers, and administrators to consider walking to school on Tuesday, October 1st. For those of you who may live in the country or too far to walk, we have four drop off locations... READ MORE >

Dear Holyoke Community,It was brought to the attention of the Holyoke School District on August 25th, 2019 around 8 pm that an email was sent to local businesses requesting a tax-deductible donation to continue funding a survey that the Holyoke School District has been using for the past two years that helps improve college and career readiness, social emotional... READ MORE >

The 100 Mile club is A athletic encouragement program with organizations in school across America. On Tuesdays and Thursday from 3:45 until 4:45, Holyoke student will have the opportunity to be a part of this program. High school and parent volunteers will meet elementary students in the elementary school's lobby each Tuesday and Thursday and begin the hour-long... READ MORE >

Mrs. Bennett’s fourth grade class earned the title of “Holyoke Top Dogs” in the 2019 Northeast Colorado sumdog contest. Students competed at three levels during the contest. Holyoke classes competed against each other for top school honors. Classes competed against other classes in Northeast Colorado, and students competed for individual awards. Dragons... READ MORE >

Students conquered 3.4 miles of hiking at Lory State Park and were rewarded with a beautiful view of Fort Collins and Horsetooth Reservoir. With the assistance of park volunteers, they viewed the transition from prairie to riparian vegetation and ponderosa pine forest. Students wrote TripAdvisor-style reviews of the trail. READ MORE >

May 17th, 2019 Dear parents/guardians, As the year is coming to an end, I wanted to make sure to inform you about a few items. Due to weather predictions for Tuesday and Thursday in Holyoke, we are moving field day to Wednesday, May 22nd. The times will stay the same. Below are lunch times for each grade level. Kindergarten -10:50 4th Grade -11:00 5th Grade... READ MORE >

Holyoke kindergarten students experienced businesses in our community this week! Places that we visited included: PC Telcom, First Pioneer National Bank, United Stated Postal Service, and the Peerless Theater. The students enjoyed learning about the importance of these businesses in our community! Each business took time out of their busy days to make sure that our... READ MORE >

Holyoke first grade students had a fun and educational experience visiting the Sterling Fire Department. READ MORE >

Will Benish and Jenny Hackelman from Schneider Electric came to Holyoke Elementary School to help 4th and 5th-grade students build and race solar-powered race cars as a hands-on learning experience in solar energy. READ MORE >

Mrs. Dirks kindergarten class had a special visitor from long ago named Sarah Oliver Whitney (Caryl Harvey). Sarah visited our class and shared stories about long ago. Students listened and asked questions. We had a " fire" as our source of light. The students enjoyed our guest and they learned a lot about what it may have been like to live in the past. We also had... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Holyoke students and staff who were awarded honors at the Migrant Education Program ceremony Saturday, May 11th at 5:00 PM at the Yuma Middle School Cafeteria. Graduates Diana Gonzalez and Erick Garcia Diana Gonzalez, nominated by Mrs. Grothman Angel Escamilla, nominated by Mr. Cottam Delvin Marquez, nominated by Mrs. Grothman Regina de... READ MORE >

The kindergarten class had the opportunity to take a field trip to different places in our community on May 14. One of the places that we had the opportunity to learn about was the radio station. Marc Maelzer told about the radio and we were able to record the Elementary mindset pledge, in which he is played May 15 at 9am and 11am on the local radio station [Star... READ MORE >

Another successful End of the Year ESL BBQ is in the books! Elementary ESL Department held its second annual End of Year celebration yesterday evening as a way to recognize and celebrate student achievements within the ESL program. We are all so proud of their hard work! K-6 ESL Department would like to thank Mr. Stumpf and Mrs. Kammer for their continued support... READ MORE >

sumdog.com Northeast Colorado Sumdog Math Contest May 10 8:00am - May 16 8:00pm Holyoke Elementary students in 1-6th grades have the opportunity to participate in the voluntary sumdog math contest from May 10-May 16. To participate, students login to the sumdog website to answer up to 1,000 math questions. Kids each one point for each correct answer. ... READ MORE >

The JR/SR High staff will be honoring the graduating class of 2019 on Friday, May 10th with a breakfast, in order to accommodate this, the JR/SR high school will run on a late start schedule with classes beginning at 8:59; it will run just like late start Monday. Bus routes will run as normal and students who arrive on a bus before 8 am will be supervised in at... READ MORE >

Rural AmeriTowne is a hands-on lesson in free enterprise that introduces students to the principles of our economic system by allowing them to run their own life-like town of ten businesses in a rural setting. The program was designed to provide young people with relevant work and life skills.Before the field trip, Holyoke fifth grade students prepared with... READ MORE >

It was not a typical Friday at the Junior / Senior High School building on April, 26. Students and staff were invited to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Day. The day was part of a culmination of events that had been held throughout the year by Karen Ortner's 21st Century Skills Class, to help students break down barriers and get to know each other. The... READ MORE >

Please join Holyoke School District and The Holyoke Enterprise at the 10th annual Emerald Awards program Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Peerless Theatre. Three educators will be honored, and family, friends and community members are invited to stay for refreshments following the program.To get a taste of who the three winners are, check out the special... READ MORE >

Thanks Highline Electric AssociationHighline Electric Association invited the Holyoke second grade students to their facility to learn about electricity. Students were instructed about how electricity works, how it is transmitted, and electric safety rules. READ MORE >

Holyoke Staff invested their professional development day on Thursday April 19th to receive the training “Thinking Differently to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners: Making Inclusive Schools Work for All Students.” The day was facilitated by Mr. Toby King, Deputy Executive Director Of the Exceptional Student Services Unit at the Colorado Department of... READ MORE >

https://sites.google.com/hcosd.org/emerald-awards/homeThe Emerald has a terrific folklore throughout history and in many cultures. The green of the emerald is the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. Therefore it is most fitting for our recognition of excellence in our district. Three awards are given annually for each of the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Dirk's kindergarten class has been busy over the past few weeks! One of our science classes was filled with myths about the stars that have been told over time. Our guest speaker was one of our very own student’s aunt Betsy Friesen. Her enthusiasm and stories were enjoyed by all and each kiddo was excited to take home a beach ball world! We also finished up... READ MORE >

Keeping students safer on their school-provided devices is of paramount importance to the Holyoke JR/SR High School. In that regard, we would like to make you aware of a recent step our team has taken to monitor school-issued accounts. Bark for Schools is a powerful new monitoring service we are utilizing to help us better protect students both at school and at... READ MORE >

Sophomore and junior students in AP Language and Composition recently presented speeches to the Holyoke Lion's Club. Students addressed "How Does Helping Others Help You ... Why Does 'Giving Back' Matter?" Congratulations to Tristen Roll, 3rd place winner; Shianne Willmon 2nd place winner; and Haley Van Overbeke 1st place winner READ MORE >

CMAS Testing - Important Dates Holyoke Elementary students in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade will be taking the state assessment in April. If you have a child in one of these grades, please help us by being mindful of our testing dates below. We know it is hard to schedule dentist, doctor, and other appointments, but it is important for your child to be at... READ MORE >

Holyoke K-12 ESL Departments held its Spring parent night on March 28th, 2019. ESL families were invited to an evening of educational workshops which were presented by administrators and teachers all presenting information on various school topics. Families were also treated to ice cream sundaes after the workshops. It was an evening filled with information,... READ MORE >

Friday morning parents came to school to enjoy pastries with their children, and celebrate the joy of reading. Fifth and sixth-grade student council members prepared donuts and juice. Thanks to the many parents who participated, and to the family members who encourage reading at home! A school-wide Read-a-thon was the final activity for our 2019 Read Across... READ MORE >

In celebration of Read Across America Week, students at Holyoke Elementary dressed up as characters from their favorite books on Wednesday, came to school looking topsy-turvy on Thursday, and chilled out in their pajamas on Friday. The National Education Association’s annual Read Across America celebration is a reading motivation and awareness program that calls... READ MORE >

THANK YOU for taking time to provide your views about your child's school! The information from this will be very helpful to school and district leaders in working to improve the learning experience for all our students. The survey is completely anonymous -- no one, not even the University of Colorado Denver researchers administering the survey, will know your... READ MORE >

Pastries with Parents - March 1st 7:50-8:20 AM Holyoke Elementary School would like to invite all parents to attend our “Pastries with Parents” on Friday, March 1st from 7:50 AM to 8:20 AM. During this time, you will have a chance to enjoy a pastry and juice with your child, while listening to your child read a book or while reading a book to your child. If you... READ MORE >

This week is the “Read Across America” celebration at Holyoke Elementary School. Today, students wore crazy hair and hats. Each day for the remainder of the week also has a dress-up theme. During the week each classroom has scheduled a variety of activities to encourage reading. Tuesday, Feb. 26: Hats off to Dr. Seuss - wear hats or crazy hair. Wednesday, Feb.... READ MORE >

Third-grade students dissected owl pellets in the final lesson of their unit about life cycles and food chains. They found evidence of an owl’s food chain and identified the bones of the animals consumed by the owl. READ MORE >

Love was in the air at Holyoke Elementary as they celebrated Valentine's Day with cards, treats, and classroom parties. Thank you to all the parents and staff who helped make the day special for students. READ MORE >

Attention 5-12 band and 7-12 chorus parents: The upcoming Music Parent’s Smorgasbord Dinner and Concert are fast approaching. The youngest sibling in each family has received a ticket packet, so check your student’s backpacks. We encourage students to sell tickets to friends and family. The proceeds benefit ALL music students K-12. Tickets are also for sale at the... READ MORE >

Elementary gifted students from Holyoke and other schools across eastern Colorado had the opportunity to learn more about the brain and how it functions, thanks to a University of Colorado Boulder neuroscience outreach program. The Intermountain Neuroimaging Consortium’s outreach program came to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado on Feb. 8 to offer... READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary students proudly represented our community at the annual Sunrise Optimist Club's Brain Bowl tournament in Fort Morgan on Saturday, February 2. In competition with other teams from across Northeast Colorado, students buzzed in to answer questions about math, science, literature, government, current events, athletics, and trivia. In the third-... READ MORE >

January 29 was the second day of our “Great Kindness Challenge” and also the 100th day of school at Holyoke Elementary. Many students dressed up like they were 100 years old to demonstrate that "We're Never Too Old to be Kind." Other random acts of generosity today included delicious snacks in the teacher’s lounge from Mrs. Bergner’s sixth grade class, notes,... READ MORE >

Mark Randall, former Denver Nugget Basketball player, and motivational speaker addressed Holyoke 3-6th grade students on Monday, January 28. Mark taught students about the value of listening, being engaged in learning, showing respect, setting goals and being positive. Mark took time to pose for pictures with students. Thanks, Mark Randall for visiting Holyoke to... READ MORE >

Students at Holyoke Elementary School are joining other schools across the world to participate in the “Great Kindness Challenge” from January 28th-February 1st. Students each have a checklist of possible random acts of kindness they can do during the week to develop a culture of caring at Holyoke Elementary School. In addition, classrooms will focus on projects to... READ MORE >

On Veteran's Day, Corbin McCallum, was named the winner of the Holyoke Voice of Democracy Speech Contest put on by the VFW. He later presented his speech at the Northeast district competition. After the competition was over, Corbin came out in 3rd place and came away with a cash prize. The following is the text of text of Corbin's speech.My Vote Matters Everyone... READ MORE >

The Annual Holyoke Book Fair will be held at Holyoke Elementary School from March 4 - 7. The sale will be open on March 4-5 after school and during Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:45 - 8 PM. On March 6- 7 the sale will be open before and after school 3:45 - 4:00 PM. The On-line fair will run from Feb 24 - March 9 at the website: scholastic.com/fair. There is a... READ MORE >

On the 11th is not only the Phillips county shootout, but also AG night for FFA. During the girls and boys varsity games, the organization will be serving supper in the commons area that is grown by local farmers in the community. They will also be selling shirts for $15. At the halftime of the girls game, there is going to be a relay race that includes 4 teams one... READ MORE >

On January eleventh, yogurt parfaits will be available just outside the band room’s door. They will be priced at three dollars and will be in between third and fourth hour (10:39 - 10:43) and in between sixth and seventh hour (1:53 - 1:57). These parfaits will be sold as a quick snack available to all students and teachers. This makes for a great opportunity for... READ MORE >

Dear Holyoke School District Parents,The Holyoke School District would like to apologize if some of you may have received automated phone calls over the Winter Break and even on Christmas Day. Infinite Campus, our Student Management System exhibited a system glitch and some households received attendance messages, lunch balance messages and school closure... READ MORE >

Elementary students celebrated with the annual "Carol Around the Christmas Tree Sing-Along." Everyone gathered in the gym to celebrate the season with holiday songs and charitable donations of canned goods. Staff members dressed up for the "Staff Winter Accessories Competition." Top honors this year we awarded to Ms. Cynthia Bahler, Ms. Kimberlee Bennett, and Ms.... READ MORE >

For the first time, Holyoke fifth and sixth grade students had the opportunity to elect representatives for student government. In order to run for office, each student had to write their own speech about how they can contribute to our school and make it a better place than it already is. All students who gave a speech did a wonderful job and we are so proud of... READ MORE >

In a relationship of learning, sharing and caring the students at Holyoke Elementary School are blessed by their friends at the Regent Park Nursing Home and Carriage House. The relationship between the young and elderly in Holyoke builds connections between the generations, cultivates a sense of purpose and extends benefits and blessings both directions. One... READ MORE >

For the 2018-2019 Chapter Service Project, Kyra Loutensock, Savannah Burris, and Lauren Bergner are sending pocket flags to deployed soldiers. American soldiers are unable to wear the American flag on their uniforms due to safety concerns. These three girls are wanting to give them a piece of home to take with them while serving their country. Pocket flags are... READ MORE >

The audience was wowed at the annual Christmas Choral Concert on Monday, December 10, 2018. The crowd was entertained by holiday songs performed by the Junior High Choir, High School Chorus, and HHS Select Choir. Solos and duets showcased the skills of several talented upperclassmen. The show closed with a performance of the combined choirs. READ MORE >

In the Holyoke High School lobby before and after the music program, Mrs. Goldenstein displayed a variety of student artwork from kids in K-4th grades. Students were allowed to choose one project to display, of the many they completed in the first semester of this school year. Painting, sculpture, and prints were showcased. The colorful creativity awed the crowd... READ MORE >

Kindergarten, Second and Fourth grades performed songs of Christmas cheer to a packed auditorium. Kindergarten opened the show with a variety of holiday songs and poems entertaining the crowd with their holiday enthusiasm. Their performance concluded with the song “The Santa Claus Rock!” and the audience was delighted with the energy in the student’s singing and... READ MORE >

The band would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our inaugural mattress sale. With your support we were able to raise $5,100 for the band and $1,900 in cash bonuses for students. Thank you all so very much for your support. See you at the concert December 13 at 7pm. READ MORE >

29 de noviembre de 2018 Estimadas Familias, Es con gran tristeza que compartimos noticias tristes acerca de otro miembro de la familia de nuestra escuela, Adrian Chafino, uno de nuestros alumnos de 3er grado falleció la tarde del 28 de noviembre. Adrian era una parte importante de nuestra familia de la escuela y lo extrañaremos. La familia de Adrian nos dio... READ MORE >

November 29th, 2018 Dear Families, It is with great sorrow and with a heavy heart that we share sad news with you about another member of our school family, Adrian Chafino, one of our 3rd grade students, has passed on the afternoon of November 28th. Adrian was an important part of our school family and he will be missed. Adrian’s family gave us permission to... READ MORE >

Thursday, November 15, the Elementary School Cafeteria was packed with families who came to share in the annual Thanksgiving feast. The kitchen staff prepared a delicious meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, roll, and pumpkin cake. Staff members volunteered to help serve the crowd that filled both the cafeteria and the gym. Thanks to the ladies... READ MORE >

Holyoke Schools Hosted the 2018 LPAA League Choir Concert on Tuesday November 13, 2018. The Junior High Chorus was directed by Margie Camp and accompanied by Rachel Lowry. The High School Chorus was directed by Teresa Rotert and accompanied by Deb Jochum. Participating Schools included: Akron Junior/Senior High School Holyoke Junior/Senior High... READ MORE >

The Holyoke Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, FCCLA, Chapter received the Outstanding Your Volunteer award at the Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation Legacy of Thanks event. Mrs. Ortner expresses her thanks to the members of FCCLA and also to the community organizations who invite the youth to get involved. READ MORE >

Holyoke High School’s High School of Business classes recently had an opportunity to travel to Loveland, CO and Boulder, CO to tour LulzBot and Celestial Seasonings production plants. LulzBot is a 3D printer manufacturer located in Loveland and founded in 2011. LulzBot serves tens of thousands of people in 85 different countries, selling their... READ MORE >

Second-grade students took a tour of the historic buildings in Holyoke. Students learned how some buildings in our community fulfill different purposes during one time period and another purpose at a different time. They also learned how the community expands over time and some buildings, such as the hospital, are built in a new location to meet the changing... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the High School of Business™ teachers who’ve completed the full training sequence this year. These teachers have completed a minimum of six required course trainings in business, economics, marketing, finance, management, and business strategies (84 hours). Some have additionally completed two optional courses in leadership and/or wealth... READ MORE >

It was a Happy 2018 Halloween at Holyoke Elementary School. Students dressed in costumes and held a parade. Following the parade, students had classroom parties with games and yummy snacks! Thanks for the many parents who helped to make the day special for students by attending the parade, providing games or bringing treats. We encourage everyone to be careful... READ MORE >

Holyoke fifth grade students escorted their kindergarten buddies on a field trip to the Pumpkins and More A-maiz-ing Farm. The pumpkin patch offered students a hands-on experience with cultivation, and the life cycle of a pumpkin, from seed to fruit. In addition, students had fun playing outdoor recreational games in the beautiful autumn setting. READ MORE >

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Holyoke Elementary School will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 10, 2018. Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion... READ MORE >

The Holyoke School Board authorizes the expenditure of District funds to distribute a factual summary regarding Amendment 73, in accordance with the Fair Campaign Practices, C.R.S. 1-45-117. Please find the following attachment that consists of the Holyoke School Board's Resolution In Support Of Amendment 73, the state provided Amendment 73 Factual Summary for... READ MORE >

The third grade classes took part in a project called Shared Generations on Wednesday, September 12th. This project was the idea of HHS Graduate Sarah Heermann who graduated in 2011. The students walked to the Carriage House and shared some of their favorite songs with the residents. A few students also shared their talents on the piano that day. When the children... READ MORE >

The elementary school playground was brightened up with fresh, colorful paint for bus lines, foursquare, mini-track, number circle, and other play areas. Kids were ticked to find some fun new features such as hopscotch too. Thanks to the staff and community volunteers who donated time to make the playground a fun place to have recess. Volunteers: John and Lynn... READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary students learn in many ways each day. Today, learning activities included: science in the teacher's lounge to observe the different states of matter, singing along with a video and music to learn the 50 states, learning English on Chromebooks using Rosetta stone, sharing the joy of melody during circle time in music, direct teacher instruction... READ MORE >

Safety Tips Walk or ride your bike in groups when possibleWalk or ride your bike on designated sidewalks, do not travel through ally’s or on the streetDo not talk to strangersNever get in a vehicle with someone you don’t knowIf you are approached by a stranger or asked to get into a vehicle with someone you don’t know come back to the school, go to the nearest... READ MORE >

Dear Parent or Guardian, Over the past week there have been specific concerns brought to the attention of Holyoke School District regarding the safety of student’s while walking to and from school and home after sports practices. These events combined with reports of a suspicious vehicle driving near our high school building or being addressed by administration. ... READ MORE >

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, representatives from Lockheed Martin will visit the school district and lead students and staff in STEM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The Junior/Senior High School will have their turn in the morning and the 3rd through 6th grade students will have their turn in the afternoon. There will be presentations on... READ MORE >

Thanks to a grant from the Northeast Colorado Health Department, students in Holyoke can now fill their water bottles at the Hydration Stations located in both Holyoke school buildings. Research shows that brains and bodies function better if they are properly hydrated, so drinking plenty of water will be beneficial to the students and athletes in Holyoke. A huge... READ MORE >

With smiles of anticipation, students, staff and parents greeted one another for Back to School Night 2018. Students met new teachers, greeted friends, found their desks, unpacked supplies and prepared for the first day of school tomorrow morning. Welcome back Holyoke students and staff. Let's work together to make this a great year! READ MORE >

On Monday, August 13, 2015, members of the Holyoke Re-1J staff were certified in CPR and First Aid by in house certified trainers Brenda Kruger and Kim Young. These ladies provide annual training to staff members to help provide a safe place for all who enter the building. This certification included practice in CPR, rescue breathing, help for person who is... READ MORE >

July 2018 – Four Holyoke Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members joined more than 7,500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA June 27 – July 2 to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC). Chaperoned by adviser Karen Ortner, Kyra Loutensock competed in Chapter... READ MORE >

Summer is winding down and students and staff are getting prepared for the 2018-19 school year to begin on Thursday August 16, 2018. Back to School Night will be Wednesday August 15 from 5-6 pm. Students and parents can visit with teachers and administrators, purchase activity passes, prepay lunches, locate lockers and classrooms and get information about... READ MORE >

Holyoke FBLA traveled to Washington, DC; Alexandria, Virginia; and Baltimore, Maryland. They competed for national ranks against 10,000+ students from around the nation and world. READ MORE >

Holyoke School District would like to recognize 3-4 Grade Social Studies teacher Ms. Kimberlee Bennett as winner of the Colorado 2018 VFW Teacher of the Year in the Elementary Category. After winning teacher of the year at the local and district levels, Ms. Bennett was selected for the top honor at the state level where she was in competition with many other... READ MORE >

Third graders visited Old Town Burlington on their annual field trip. Students and parent volunteers were able to explore old buildings and see what life was like in the late 1800s. They enjoyed a scenic tractor ride to the beautifully restored .carousel.that is over 100 years old. Then, everyone got to take a whirl on the carousel that spins 10 miles per hour. READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary's K-6 ESL program held its first End of the Year ESL BBQ on Tuesday, May 22nd. Families were invited to join in celebrating their student's success throughout the year. Students were presented with ESL Achievement Awards for successful completion of the ACCESS assessment. Students and their families shared delicious side dishes, desserts, and... READ MORE >

Holyoke had 138 participants in the Hundred Mile Club and they collectively ran or walked a total of 2,438.73 miles this school year.! We would like to recognize the students and staff who participated,and congratulate them on their accomplishments. A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Allie Balog and Mr. Scott Dille for sponsoring the program and spending... READ MORE >

On April 27, 2018 students from HHS helped the Lions Club do some work at the fishing pond. In a card sent to the HHS staff, Lions Club members cited the polite and hard working nature of the students saying, "it was a pleasure to work with them." They specifically wanted to thank Sandra Rahe, Athletic and Activities Director and Susan Ortner, Principal for... READ MORE >

Family Education "Summer Education Program" June 4-21 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm See the attached flyer for more information READ MORE >

PROGRAMA DE SEGURIDAD PARA BICICLETAS 25 DE MAYO DEL 2018 Holyoke EMS, el Melissa Memorial Hospital, el Departamento de Policía de Holyoke, el Departamento de Bomberos Voluntarios de Holyoke y la Escuela Primaria Holyoke presentan: Un programa de seguridad en bicicleta para comenzar bien el verano. Comenzando al final del último día de clases, Holyoke... READ MORE >

Mrs. Hansberry's second grade reading group wrote letters to Highline Electric Association Coop to inquire about how we get electric power. Each student not only received a personal letter in return, they were also invited to tour Highline and learn about the generation and distribution of electricity. Students were also educated about how to conserve power, and be... READ MORE >

The sun came out to provide a beautiful afternoon for the kindergarten, fourth, fifth and sixth grade student's Track and Field Day events. A big shout out of appreciation to the many junior high school students who volunteered to run the activities and serve as timers. Thanks Mr. Dille for organizing a fun day! Three cheers for the many parents and community... READ MORE >

First, second, and third graders are having a blast at the Holyoke Elementary School annual Track and Field Day. Events include the 50, 100, 200 meter dashes, egg walk, can walk, obstacle course, 3-legged race, basketball shoot, frisbee throw, sling-shot, racket ball, teacher pull and bucket brigade. Kindergarten, fourth, fifth and sixth graders will participate... READ MORE >

English Language Learners in kindergarten through second grade celebrated the end of a successful school year by making miniature piñatas filled with candy and confetti! Piñatas are a cultural tradition from Mexico, and they are used to celebrate special occasions or events. The ESL program at Holyoke Elementary helps students to learn to read, write, and speak... READ MORE >

Due to the expected undesirable weather predicted on Friday we are postponing our Elementary Field Day to our back day of Monday, May 21st. We will follow the same schedule as planned for Friday and we will hold our BBQ Lunch for family and friends on Monday at the Holyoke Elementary School as well. Please contact the elementary school if you have any... READ MORE >

Second grade classes were recently treated to a guided tour of the Holyoke Heginbotham Library. Librarian Mrs. Laura Roth highlighted many of the wonderful books and videos available for students to check-out. Students were given delicious snacks, and each child received their own library card and an invitation to return and participate in the summer reading... READ MORE >

Holyoke High School awarded diplomas to forty students at a graduation ceremony on May 13. Co-valedictorian honors were awarded to Anna Jelden and Luke Krogmeier. American Legion Citizenship awards were bestowed upon Dominique Penzing and Tyler Lamm. Students in the class of 2018 earned over 1.2 million dollars in scholarship money toward pursuing further... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Bennett’s classroom are busy creating products for the Entrepreneur Unit. Students have designed a business plan, located supplies, and are in the process of producing the goods, and advertising to attract consumers. Using primarily recycled materials, student groups are creating and marketing the products to be sold at the class store on May 23.... READ MORE >

Celebrating diversity at Holyoke Elementary School, ESL students made Mother's Day cards to celebrate Mexico's Dia de las Madres! Mother's Day in Mexico is May 10th. Students were very excited to take their cards home and present them to their mothers. READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary students joined with kids across the United States to celebrate Bike to School Day on May 9. Holyoke students rode bikes and scooters in a loop around the neighborhood. Local police blocked off the road to traffic and helped to monitor the riders. Emergency Medical Technicians from Melissa Memorial Hospital were on hand to treat minor scrapes and... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, the 8th of May at 7:30 pm, the Junior High and High School bands performed their final concert. The concert included modern upbeat songs as well as slow, beautiful and soft songs such as "Up Town Funk" and "Air for Band." The overall band had prepared multiple pieces that were begging to be presented to lucky ears. There were many people who came and... READ MORE >

On Friday, May 4th, Holyoke High School hosted their annual end of the year Chorus Concert. The Junior High Choir, High School Choir, Select Choir, and various soloists performed. The Junior High Choir sang a variety of music, such as “Waka Waka” and “Believer." The High School Choir also sang a wide range of music, including “Heart and Soul” and “I Can See the... READ MORE >

Mayor Tonsing and the members of the Holyoke City Council came to Holyoke Elementary School to hear fourth grade presentations about a solution to a student identified concern in Holyoke. In a project based unit that was collaboratively taught by art teacher Mrs. Jade Goldenstien and writing instructor Mrs. Melanie Wheeler, students identified an architecture need... READ MORE >

On Thursday, May 3rd, Holyoke FBLA had their awards night. During the ceremony, Mrs. Lori Nelson, the sponsor of FBLA, gave out awards to all who participated in FBLA this year. There were various awards, including district, state, participation, and national qualification awards. Students also received FBLA patches to put on their letterman jackets. At the awards... READ MORE >

On Monday, May 7th, the National Honor Society will host the 39th annual Academic Awards Night. Teachers from grades 7-12 have nominated over 120 students to receive over 330 awards. Members of the community are invited to come and congratulate them at 7pm as NHS members recognize their accomplishments.Students were informed by email, in their google calendars,... READ MORE >

The FCCLA club at Holyoke High School recently held their awards banquet. Anna Jelden, a senior at Holyoke High School and active participant in FCCLA, was at the awards on Monday. Everyone participating in National Program during this year received awards. These included students in Student Body, Power of One, Financial Fitness, Community Service, Career... READ MORE >

Out of respect for the McCallum family, the entire Holyoke School District will be closed and there will be no school on Wednesday May 2, 2018 to allow our staff and all students the opportunity to attend the funeral of our student, Blye McCallum. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 in the Holyoke High School's new gym. Por respeto a la familia... READ MORE >

Children have a passion for animals, and our second grade students have grown in their fascination as they learned more about the many variations and adaptations in wildlife. In accordance with the Colorado Education Standards, second grade students have been learning about animal habitats. After learning the basics, each second grade class selected a habitat for... READ MORE >

Staff often celebrate the successes of the students at Holyoke Elementary School, but this time the students turned the tables and recognized the accomplishments of their teachers. Students signed posters and held a high-five celebration run for the teachers who reached milestone goals in 2017-18. Setting and achieving goals is one of the core principles of our... READ MORE >

April 27, 2018 Dear Families, It is with great sorrow and with a heavy heart that we share sad news with you about a member of our school family, Blye McCallum, one of our 6th grade students has passed on the evening of April 26th. Blye was an important part of our school family and he will be missed. Blye’s family gave us permission to share this information... READ MORE >

This week, the Holyoke Jr./Sr. High School participated in the Math and Science Contest at NJC. The junior high students drove up on Tuesday, April 24th and competed. The high school students went on Wednesday, April 25th. The Math and Science Contest is basically a series of tests that students take to try to win an award. There are a variety of tests that the... READ MORE >

Forty-five visitors came to Holyoke School District on Monday April 23, 2018 as a part of the SCAP, Student-Centered Accountability Program. SCAP was proposed by a group of Colorado rural school districts who believe that the quality of our schools should be calculated upon more than a once a year online assessment. Holyoke School District voluntarily joined the... READ MORE >

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The eighth annual Emerald Awards Winners have been announced and will be recognized Thursday, April 26, 2018, at a ceremony at the Peerless Theater in downtown Holyoke. The Emerald has a terrific folklore throughout history and in many cultures. The emerald has represented such attributes as: active intelligence, the promise of good luck, the ability to enhance... READ MORE >

Fourth graders at Holyoke Elementary School were pleased to welcome guests into their class today. Joe Crowder from the Haxtun Conservation District taught students about conservation of the land and animals in northeast Colorado. He presented each student with a Blue Spruce Tree to plant in honor of Arbor Day. Lions Club representatives Patricia Farnes,... READ MORE >

FBLA State Convention recently occurred from April 18th through 20th. Beginning on the 18th, students presented to judges in hopes of making it to finals on the following day. Many Holyoke FBLA participants did make it to finals. The students that made it to finals presented once more. There were also FBLA participants that did not have presentations, but tests to... READ MORE >

On April 23, 2018 Holyoke School District will have over 30 Student Centered Accountability Project Reviewers from around the state in our district completing classroom observation, holding focus group discussions with teachers, community members and students and providing feedback to Holyoke School District Administration as well as Accrediting the School... READ MORE >

Three Holyoke High School Students were featured on the Web Page, The Promise of Colorado; Senior, Tyler Lamm; Junior, Jaquline Mosqueda; and Sophomore, Citlali Marquez. Lamm said, "I am The Promise of Colorado because I want to go to CU Boulder and I want to double major in sports journalism and public relations management with a minor in theater because I just... READ MORE >

Fifth Grade Students from Mrs. Tharp's class shared what they are learning from the Holyoke Dragon Mindset pledge that we recite each day at Holyoke Elementary School. READ MORE >

First and third grade students entertained a packed auditorium with jokes, songs, skits and dancing at the annual Spring Elementary Program on April 12. READ MORE >

On Wednesday, April 11th, Jes-c French from the Holyoke Enterprise spoke to the junior high and high school journalism students. She addressed the many responsibilities of being a journalist. The 5 core values are accuracy, independence, fairness, humanity, and accountability. We learned that all of these values apply to not only the school newspaper, but the... READ MORE >

Dominique Penzing, a senior at Holyoke High School, and her teammates, Anna Jelden, Drew Stewart, and Tyler Lamm took home gold from the state FCCLA conference. State was held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Since they received Gold, Dominique's team qualified for Nationals. Their project was parliamentary procedure. The team went over how to properly run a... READ MORE >

The BolderBoulder is coming up! The BolderBoulder is a 10K race that is held in Boulder. This year, Holyoke City Rec made a generous donation of $250.00 for BolderBoulder. This donation will help certain students to be sponsored for the cost of the race. Students who would like to be sponsored have to send in a request to Mrs. Schroetlin. Because the City Rec... READ MORE >

Fourth grade students concluded their financial literacy unit with a Piggy Bank Contest. Students created their banks from natural or recycled resources. CSU Extension agent Tracy Trumper worked with fourth grade students and First Pioneer National Bank donated prizes for the contestants. READ MORE >

Students of the Month for March of 2018 are Holden Redman (High School) and Ethan Schneller (Junior High). Ethan was nominated by his English teacher, Mrs. Bieber. Mrs. Bieber nominated him for his hard work and his display of RISE everyday. He always has his work done and helps other students if they need help. Ethan was very honored and excited to be awarded... READ MORE >

Junior High and High School Honor Band occurred on Monday, March 26. Students from towns all over Northeast Colorado tried out to be in the bands. The towns represented were Fort Morgan, Haxtun, Fleming, Sterling, Yuma, Wray, Wiggins, Otis, Peetz, and of course Holyoke. Holyoke hosted Honor Band. Students who were chosen for the band spent Monday from 8:30am-4:00pm... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th, the Dragon Theatre Company will be presenting a play called “The Best Man." This production will begin at 7:30 on both nights in the high school auditorium. All of the high school and junior high students that attend Holyoke get into the play free. If you’re not a junior high or high school student from Holyoke, it is... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, March 21, the P.A.R.T.Y program for Freshmen and Sophomores occurred. P.A.R.T.Y stands for Prevent Alcohol & Risk-Related Trauma in Youth and is a program showing teenagers the real danger and seriousness of drinking and driving. Students started the program by hearing one man’s story of how he lives with constant guilt and had his life changed by... READ MORE >

A group of community members, parents, and school staff held an Education Rally on Tuesday March 20 at the Holyoke City Park to discuss the needs of K-12 students in the state of Colorado. John McCleary spoke to the crowd about Colorado’s negative factor, a situation where the state has not increased educational spending to keep pace with the rate of inflation.... READ MORE >

Anna Jelden, senior at Holyoke High School, is on the Knowledge Bowl team. This is Anna’s first year participating on the Knowledge Bowl team. The team recently went to the State Knowledge Bowl contest. The competition was located at CSU in Fort Collins. The team at state consisted of Drew Stewart, Tica Penzing, Jair Jimenez, Luke Krogmeier, Jarrett Woodhead, and... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 9th, the Holyoke Junior High Brain Bowl Team went to Burlington to participate in a competition. All of the teams did great. The teams that went were 7th grade A team, 8th grade A team, and 8th grade B team. The 7th grade A team placed 5th in their age division. The 8th grade A team placed 3rd and 8th grade B team placed 5th in their age division.... READ MORE >

En español a pie de la página. It has been brought to our attention that some parents have a concern about an incident that occurred in the high school over the last couple of weeks. On February 28, high school staff took precautionary measures because of a rumor that a student was in the building who had a suspension regarding a variety of misbehaviors and... READ MORE >

The High School Knowledge Bowl team is going to state! The team is super excited and have been looking forward to the experience. The high school students are paying for state through fundraisers and generous donations. They would like to thank all those who helped with the cost, but especially those who have chosen to sponsor the team. Thank you bronze sponsors,... READ MORE >

The Holyoke Lady Dragons are taking on state! Last weekend, they played Vail Christian and Del Norte, beating both of them. This achievement earned them a spot at the state tournament this year. Lots of community members are planning on going, so go and support the Dragons. The pep band and cheerleaders are even going to support them. This is the first time that... READ MORE >

Please join us for the Art Through History display in the Holyoke Elementary School Gym on March 5 & 6 from 4-8 pm. READ MORE >

As a part of the Holyoke emphases on Visible Learning Strategies our Elementary Students will recite the Dragon Mindset Pledge each morning. Students volunteers Tayla Martin, Wyatt Sprague and Adison Goldenstein will lead the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Mindset Pledge this week. Holyoke Dragon Mindset Pledge Every day I will try my best. I... READ MORE >

Elementary Newsletter Feb 2018 Read Across America Week 2018 February 27-March 2 Tues., Feb. 27: Hats off to Dr. Seuss -Students and staff wear hats or crazy hair Wed., Feb. 28: Fun With Dr. Seuss -Students and staff wear bright colors or mismatched clothes Thurs., Mar. 1: Dr. Seuss Character Day -Students and staff dress as... READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary School kicked off their week-long celebration of Read Across America Day with hats and crazy hair. Mrs. Biersdorfer greeted students at the front door dressed as the Cat in the Hat. High school students from Mrs. Schroetlin's Speech and Drama class performed a dramatic reading of two Dr. Seuss classics: The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who. The fun... READ MORE >

The Holyoke Sixth grade Brain Bowl team competed Saturday in the Colorado/Wyoming State Brain Bowl Tournament at Hamilton Middle School in Denver. Students Andrea Marquez, Joseph Schroetlin, Anna Hayes, Isaiah Rueter, Adison Goldenstein and Edel Ramos qualified for the state tournament as one of the top scoring sixth grade teams in the North Colorado tournament,... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, February 20, the Holyoke Dragons competed in 2A district basketball. The Holyoke girls competed against the Wiggins Tigers. The Dragons played great, winning 28-14. The Holyoke boys played against the Haxtun Bulldogs later that night. The boys gave the game everything they had, but suffered a defeat. The final score was 39-48. The girls will be moving... READ MORE >

On Monday, February 19, Holyoke FCCLA and FFA hosted a Service Sale. The Service Sale is when people bid on kids that are a part of FCCLA and FFA to do eight hours of work. Before the Service Sale there was a meal of Rocky Mountain oysters and roast beef sandwiches. The highest bid was Rebecca Owens at $500.00, and the second highest bid was Kaitlyn Kent at... READ MORE >

Freshman Amy Mackay is an active participant in the Gifted and Talented program. On Tuesday, February 13, Amy went to NJC to do activities with other gifted and talented students from around the region. Amy was the only high school student from Holyoke to go. Junior High students Jimena Nuñez, Tuff Sigler, Miranda Schroetlin, Johnny Quintana, and Max Kleve all went... READ MORE >

Elementary students celebrated Valentine's Day with cards for friends, delicious treats, and engaging games. Students would like to thank all the room parents who make the holiday parties something to anticipate each year! READ MORE >

On Monday, February 12th, the Holyoke High School and Junior High bands went to this year’s League Band. This year’s event was hosted by Wiggins, but as of right now the Wiggins school district is under construction. Since the Wiggins facilities are unavailable, League Band was at Sterling Middle School. Wiggins Band Director Richard Shaw did an amazing job of... READ MORE >

"Paws for Books" Scholastic Book Fair March 1 - March 9 Elementary Commons Room Feb. 24 - March 9 Shop Online All proceeds are used to purchase books for our school library. READ MORE >

Members of the Holyoke Chapter of FBLA traveled to NJC on Wednesday, February 7 for District competition. Thirty-three of the 44 Holyoke members competed in several events against schools from Caliche, Fleming, Haxtun, Julesburg, Peetz, Sterling, Revere, Weldon Valley, and Wray. They also attended workshops including Banking 101 and “State Your Purpose”,... READ MORE >

Students from Holyoke Elementary attended the Ultimate Celebration with the theme Celebrating Space Exploration on Friday, February 9 at NJC. Workshops Included: Portable Planetarium, students experienced the night sky to identify celestial objects. Living in Space, students learned about what it is like to live at the International Space... READ MORE >

Last weekend, the Holyoke High School Girls Swim Team took on Conference in Greeley, Colorado. Everyone made finals, so it was a super exciting day. Many of the girls ended up clocking personal bests. Holyoke definitely killed it at Conference. Just when all of us thought the day couldn’t get any better, we realized that we were going to get to go state! Regan Van... READ MORE >

Fourteen students were inducted into the Holyoke Honor Society chapter on February 6, 2018. Students qualified for the Holyoke Honor Society based upon high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Inductees: Cash Adler, Andrea Becerra, Trey Bennett, Savannah Burris, Kaylee Camblin, Karime Castillo, Jillian Hunter, Kyra... READ MORE >

Drew Stewart is a senior at Holyoke High School and an active participant in the HHS Knowledge Bowl team. Drew’s favorite part of Knowledge Bowl is the camaraderie, mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together. Last Monday, February 5th, Drew and his fellow teammates qualified for state. They placed 2nd, just behind Akron who placed... READ MORE >

Twenty-eight Holyoke Elementary students proudly represented our community at the Annual Sunrise Optimist Club's annual Brain Bowl tournament in Fort Morgan on Saturday February 3. Sporting their Holyoke team shirts, students buzzed in to answer questions about math, science, literature, government, current events, athletics and trivia in completion with other... READ MORE >

FCCLA districts this year was held at Merino, CO. Anna Jelden, student and 4-year FCCLA participant, went to the district conference. She participated in ice breakers, learned leadership qualities, and even helped lead a workshop. Anna's favorite part was leading the workshop with her fellow classmates Tica Penzing and Brandon Nevarez. Anna's 2018 project is... READ MORE >

Highlights from the Holyoke Elementary Newsletter Important Dates! Feb. 5th—Teacher In-Service—NO SCHOOL Feb. 9th—Gifted & Talented Ultimate Celebration @ NJC—All Day Feb. 26th—Teacher In-Service—NO SCHOOL Feb. 26th—Gifted and Talented Family Night—HS Auditorium @ 7 pm Feb. 27th—ELL Parent... READ MORE >

Teachers and administrators from Holyoke Schools have been attending classes about Visible Learning on staff in-service days. Now, teachers have begun training students about the characteristics that students must develop to become visible learners. Part of the visible learning process is expecting students to understand what they are leaning, why they are learning... READ MORE >

Third and Fourth grade Social Studies teacher Kimberlee Bennett was recognized as Teacher of the Year by Colorado’s District 4 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ms. Bennett was nominated for the award by co-teacher Lynn Schneider. After winning the local Holyoke VFW’s Teacher of the Year award, Kimberlee Bennett was then awarded top honors at the VFW District level.... READ MORE >

On Friday, January 26th, the high school and junior high Brain Bowl teams went to Akron to compete. Everyone did well and tried their best. Other schools that participated were Fort Morgan, Yuma, Akron, Wray, Merino, and of course, Holyoke. Holyoke’s high school teams placed very well. Holyoke A placed third, Holyoke B placed fourth, and Holyoke C placed... READ MORE >

Jesus Trejo recently received the honorable award for high school student of the month. He was nominated by science teacher Mrs. San Jose. San Jose stated, “Jesus consistently displays a positive attitude and good work ethic in class. He may not always get high marks, but his effort to get a better grade is evident in the class.” Many people can agree that Jesus is... READ MORE >

This week, the Holyoke 8th graders went to the Career Fair. The Career Fair is an annual event that offers knowledge on different types of careers. All of the 8th grade students went and had a great time. Beforehand, the eighth graders took a test to see what careers they should be looking at. One of the many 8th graders to attend was Emmanuel Vasquez (EV). After... READ MORE >

One of this month’s Students of the Month is Jimena Nuñez. Jimena was very excited and honored when she found out that she got Student of the Month. She was nominated by her science teacher, Mrs. San Jose. Mrs. San Jose said Jimena is interested in science so much that she watches additional videos to learn more about the lesson. She then shares additional... READ MORE >

The Holyoke FCCLA, (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed to make the Empty Bowl Supper fundraiser a success. The dinner was a triumph as a result of the support from community members who purchased tickets, the bowls that were decorated and donated, and the food and financial donations made by local... READ MORE >

Honor band is an enjoyable, special event for band members who qualified to be in the band. Students from schools all around Holyoke auditioned and were chosen to be in the band.Holyoke Honor band was scheduled for Monday January 22, 2018. The honor band date has since been changed to March 26th, 2018 due to an excessive amount of snow. School was canceled as well... READ MORE >

On Monday the 15th, a basketball tournament known as the 3-on-3 tourney occurred. Teams consisting of three players competed against each other in divisions based on their age group. Kids from grades 1st through 8th competed. Children from all over came to Holyoke for the tournament, including teams from Yuma, Merino, Imperial, Ogallala, Haxtun, and Sedgwick. The... READ MORE >

The Holyoke 6-8th graders recently traveled to Standley Lake High School to compete in a Brain Bowl competition. The students had all been training for the competition and were ready to have fun! Everyone did an amazing job and tried their best. The 6th graders ended up placing 3rd out of 20 teams! The 7th graders placed 26th out of 30. The 8th graders took two... READ MORE >

Over the break, the Holyoke High School Girls' Swim Team was busy! The day after school got out for Christmas break, 7 of the girls traveled to Denver and swam at the Veterans Memorial Center. Only state qualifiers could attend this meet because it was a qualification meet. The meet was very fun and was definitely a success. The day before Christmas Eve, the girls... READ MORE >

Singing around the Christmas Tree, a canned food drive, a silly holiday hat contest and classroom parties put everyone into a festive mood at Holyoke Elementary School. With smiling faces and joyful cheers the students and staff waved goodbye to the end of 2017. School will resume for staff on January 2 and for students on January 3, 2018. READ MORE >

On Wednesday, December 13 Chase Beckner and Colby Purkeypile went around classrooms singing and playing musical instruments. They sang Jingle Bells in classrooms all around the school. The boys spread Christmas cheer in their hilarious performance. Colby played the guitar and sang while Chase jingled bells and danced around. Everybody had a great laugh, and sang... READ MORE >

Holyoke FCCLA is partnering with a charity called “Feeding Children Everywhere” to host a hunger project that will allow our high school students to package meals for those who are in need around Holyoke. The project is intended to both help feed those who are in need and also to develop philanthropy and compassion within our student body that will hopefully set a... READ MORE >

Kindergarten, Second and Fourth grades sang songs of Christmas cheer to a packed auditorium on Thursday December 8, 2017. The performance opened with a lovely rendition of “Do You Hear” sung by an ensemble of fourth grade girls. Next, the kindergarten performed a variety of holiday songs and poems entertaining the crowd with their holiday enthusiasm. Their... READ MORE >

Madysen Powell was nominated by Mrs. Mallari for Student of the Month. Mrs. Mallari nominated Madysen because whenever Mrs. Mallari needs help, she can always count on Mady. She is responsible, hardworking and honest. Even if Mrs. Mallari doesn’t ask her to help, she still reaches out and asks if she can do anything, which is a rare trait nowadays. Since Mady... READ MORE >

Luis Ponce-Cortez was nominated by Mrs. Schroetlin for November Student of the Month. Luis was nominated for many reasons, but the effort he puts toward assignments is what caused him to really stand out. Mrs. Schroetlin nominated him saying, “Luis recently transferred into my English class after being in a class for English Language Learners. In just a couple... READ MORE >

First through sixth grade students are learning the basics of computer science by participating in the International Hour of Code, the largest learning event in history. From December 5-11, millions of kids in over 180 countries will take the Hour of Code challenge. Hour of Code is initiative is organized by non-profit Code.org to explain the world of coding, and... READ MORE >

On Saturday, December 2nd, the Holyoke High School girls' swim team participated in a meet at Valley. All of the girls did amazing and had such a great meet. Two of the relays qualified for state. That is very impressive considering it was the first meet of the year. Today, the girls will be going to Windsor to participate in a Relay Meet. The meet completely... READ MORE >

On last Friday and Saturday, the High School Girls’ basketball team competed in a tournament at Byers. The girls did an amazing job and both JV and Varsity came out on top at 1st place. Kylie Purkeypile, one of the girls on the team is a Freshman who is really proud of her teammates. Kylie plays post and has been playing basketball since she was in the 5th grade.... READ MORE >

Many high school students participated in the Knowledge Bowl competition that was hosted by Holyoke on Wednesday, November 29. Teams from Yuma, Wray, Fleming, and Akron all came to the school and competed against each other. After one written and five oral rounds, Akron team 1 came out on top. Holyoke team 1 came in a close second, and Akron team 2 finished in 3rd... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, November 29, Holyoke High School hosted Brain Bowl. Many teams came and had a great experience. Both high school and junior high participated in Brain Bowl. One of the many junior highers was Ethan Schneller. Ethan is a 7th grader this year and has had a great experience with Brain Bowl so far. Ethan has been in Brain Bowl for 5 years, counting... READ MORE >

FFA is great club that is giving back to the community. Thirty families will be receiving Thanksgiving meals from the organization. The canned food items were donated by grades 7-12. Mr. Balog’s mother helped pay for the turkeys, and Principal Susan Ortner helped cover the cost of the potatoes. FFA is very thankful for all donations and support from the community... READ MORE >

Eighth through twelfth grade choir students had the opportunity to participate in League Choir on November 11th in Haxtun. Choirs from Northeast Colorado joined together to perform as a united group. Students practiced throughout the day under the direction of clinicians Kim Watkins and Nathan Wubbena then presented a concert in the evening. The Junior High Choir... READ MORE >

Retired teachers returned on November 16th to see how technology is enhancing education at Holyoke Elementary School. Former teachers Jan Stoddard, Cathy Sullivan, Jim Gribben, Lynette Harms, Kathy Wernsman and Mary Austin visited each classroom to greet students and get a peek at student’s use of technology. Select fifth grade students gave former teachers... READ MORE >

Holyoke High School is presenting the musical “Spamalot” on Friday and Saturday at 7:30. All of the cast members have been working really hard to bring you an amazing production. One of the cast members is Lali Marquez. Lali plays the part of a cheerleader and a few other roles. This is Lali’s very first musical! When asked if Lali relates to her character in any... READ MORE >

This month’s high school Student of the Month is Karime Castillo. Karime was nominated by Ms. Krogmeier and Mrs. Powell. They nominated her because she is an amazing student aide. She is willing to complete each task she is given even if it is hard! She shows Ms. Krogmeier and Mrs. Powell how responsible and thoughtful she is every day. Even after she is done... READ MORE >

Tyler Lamm plays Sir Robin in the upcoming musical "Spamalot." Tyler says he can relate to his character, saying, “I love musical theater.” Tyler’s favorite line in the musical is “What kind of knight are you?” Tyler has done many past musicals and plays, including Wizard of Oz, Curious Savage, Oklahoma, High School Election, Beauty and the Beast, and Witness for... READ MORE >

Cade Killin received November Student of the Month after being nominated by Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. Nelson said, “He has almost 100% in my Computers 8 class and has never had lower than an A in 40+ assignments. He strives for excellence in everything he does. He is kind to everyone and is willing to help out those that need help. If finished with an assignment early, you... READ MORE >

On Friday November 10, breakfast was provided by volunteer students, teachers, and other good Samaritans. As the past military personnel came into the school, they were greeted by a thank you poster signed by the entire school. The veterans and their families ate a delicious meal of bacon, pancakes, and juice. The bacon was graciously donated by Seaboard and... READ MORE >

On Friday November 10, the Veterans Assembly was held at Holyoke High School. The Veterans Assembly is a Holyoke High School tradition in honor of the selfless veterans that fight for our country. Every year, there is a special breakfast in honor of the veterans. After the breakfast, there is an assembly in the New Gym. This year, the Holyoke High School Band... READ MORE >

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Our Child Development class led Veteran's Day-themed activities with the kindergarten class today [9 November 2017], and they will modify their activities to be developmentally appropriate for 2nd-graders tomorrow [10 November 2017]. Tica Penzing and Rebecca Owens taught the class the story of Veteran's Day and a poem about poppies. The classes then colored poppy... READ MORE >

A recent Denver Post article highlighted Senior, Antoni Martinez. The premis for the article focuses on the decrease in rural Colorado’s white population. Martinez used as example of the number of emigrants coming to the area to find the American Dream. For the full text of the article click here... READ MORE >

The high school and junior high students recently tried out for honor band, and on Monday, they found out who got accepted. The students that were accepted from the high school band were, Lali Marquez, Kylie Purkeypile, Rylee Schneller, Haley Van Overbeke, Julia Pagalo, Jacky Mosqueda, Isaac Strauss, Michael Rascon, Chloie Metzger, Emali Torres, Tate Dille, Peter... READ MORE >

On Saturday, November 4, the annual NHS dodgeball tournament occurred. A total of 8 teams participated in the tournament. Each team tried their best to make it to the final championship through a process of elimination. The final two teams were “Not In the Face” and “The Pink." After the two teams went into sudden death, “Not In the Face” came out on top, winning... READ MORE >

The Hastings College Bell Choir came to Holyoke Thursday, November 2. Multiple Hastings students played in the choir. Holyoke students from both the elementary and high school watched the Hastings choir show off their talent through multiple songs. The college students used bells ranging from 7 ounces up to 30 pounds. Each of the bells made different pitches to add... READ MORE >

Last week, FFA students went to a conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. They left on October 23rd and returned October 29th. At the conference, students went to leadership workshops, explored the Expo Center, went to sessions, and looked at college and career options. The students in attendance were Tobin Moore (senior), Corben McCallum (junior), Rebecca Owens... READ MORE >

Halloween was a hit at Holyoke Elementary with a costume parade, games and holiday treats. A special thank-you to all the parents who planned activities and brought treats! READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary School October 27th, 2017 Important Dates and Events: Monday, Oct. 30th - Late Start Monday Schedule Tuesday, Oct. 31st - Halloween Costume Parade - Start Dressing at 2:30 pm; Parade starts at 2:45 pm (parents welcome to attend and line hallways to watch and show support); 3:00 pm classroom celebrations; 3:30 clean up Thursday, Nov.... READ MORE >

On Thursday, October 26, high-performing fourth through eighth graders went to NJC to do a number of educational activities. Students were selected by math and science teachers and included many gifted and talented students. Schools from all over Northeastern Colorado participated in the workshop. At this workshop, they did things such as learn more about weather... READ MORE >

The Holyoke Elementary Sunshine Committee is offering two service opportunities for students to share with others. A penny drive has been organized to collect coins that will be used to purchase school supplies for hurricane victims in the United States. New and gently used shoes are being collected that will be donated to students in need at a school in Missouri... READ MORE >

Representatives from the Heginbotham Trust and Re-1j Foundation toured Holyoke Elementary School on October 19 to see how students are using the technology purchased with funds they generously donated. Elementary Principal Mr. Kyle Stumpf said, “The best part of the entire event was how all of our student were able to articulate how they use these items and the... READ MORE >

Kindergarten, first and second grade English Language Learners celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and shared a portion of their heritage with other students and staff at Holyoke Elementary School. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th. Students learned more about their heritage and created popular decorations that are used when celebrating... READ MORE >

Halloween is coming up and here are some rules that Holyoke High School would like students to remember. Students may dress up in their Halloween costumes during the school day, Tuesday, October 31. Masks are not allowed, nor are weapons of any kind, including fake weapons. Clown costumes of any kind are not permitted. Costumes should follow school dress code and... READ MORE >

What started as a chemistry experiment in Buena Vista, CO on 10 October 2017 ended in Holyoke on 18 October 2017. The students sent up a weather balloon that landed 6 miles east of Holyoke on private land. These students tracked their balloon with a GPS unit built into the frame. The Buena Vista students retrieved their balloon, traveled to the state line... READ MORE >

Holyoke High School and Elementary teachers participated in Visible Learning training on Monday, October 16. Visible Learning is about getting students to own education and really become a learner. Steven Ventura came and spoke to the teachers. Mrs. Ortner, principal of HHS, hopes to apply Visible Learning more after discussion with the staff. At the moment, it is... READ MORE >

The High School girl’s swim season is starting in just a few weeks. The coaches for this year are Aly Brinkema and Adria Colver. Their first meet of the season is a dual, in which there are only two teams competing against each other. The seniors this year are Anna Jelden, Regan Van Overbeke, and Juliana Hernandez. Since they are seniors, they are the team... READ MORE >

The Holyoke FFA Chapter: Thanksgiving Meal The Holyoke FFA Chapter would like to provide a nutritious meal for children and their families during the holiday season. All food is nonperishable and provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior, and achievement of every student that participates. ... READ MORE >

State Range Judging occurred Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Lamar, Colorado. Multiple FFA students were able to participate in the Range Judging including Chase Beckner, Janessa Lutze, Cole LeBlanc, and Kaitlyn Kent. The judging included identifying plants as well as evaluating sectioned-off pasture. The judging lasted all morning as students tried their best to... READ MORE >

On Saturday, October 7, six members of the Holyoke High School Staff participated in a special training on incorporating movement into the classroom. The staff members in attendance were Mrs. Mallari, Mr. Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. Schroetlin, Mr. Zilla, and Mr. Betley. The organization that did the training was the Colorado Health Foundation. One idea that the... READ MORE >

On Thursday October 5, the Holyoke Select Choir members that are starring in the upcoming play “Spamalot” had the pleasure of going to the DU campus and performing for Great Education Colorado. Great Education Colorado is an organization that raises money for programs in rural areas. Around 400 students were there performing that day. The Holyoke Select Choir... READ MORE >

On Wednesday October 4th, from 3:00-3:25 all students walked together to kick off the start of the 100 Mile Club. The 100 Mile Club is a challenge to all students to walk, run, or jog 100 miles over the course of the school year. The students will be logging how many miles they run on their designated practice days. According to the organization that is holding the... READ MORE >

On Wednesday October 5, 2017 kids of all ages participated in Walk to School day. This day is a special time that allows kids to ride bikes, walk, or jog to school. Any student can participate in this activity. It shows that walking to school can be an easy way to stay active as well as a way to save money on gas/cars. As a finale for the day, all the Holyoke... READ MORE >

A Gifted and Talented child is a student whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishments are so outstanding that he or she requires special provisions to meet his or her educational needs. According to the Student Handbook, these students are capable of high performance, exceptional production, or exceptional learning behavior. In order for a student to... READ MORE >

GT classes, short for Gifted and Talented classes, were created for students that show phenomenal academic strength. These classes were created for specific students that need challenges to push them and find their full potential. Students from grades 3rd-12th are able to participate in GT classes. Participants who have been acknowledged as gifted and talented have... READ MORE >

On Wednesday September 27, the FBLA students went to the Rockies game. The Rockies were competing against the Miami Marlins. Haley Van Overbeke was one out of the 16 HHS students that had the privilege of going. Haley is a freshman in high school and is so far loving FBLA. Haley’s favorite part of the trip was getting to enjoy the game and spending time with her... READ MORE >

Trey Bennett traveled with FFA to Range Judging on Monday the 26th. For the Range Judging ,Trey looked at plants and identified them as well as seeing how many head of cattle could be on each range. Trey determined how many cattle should be in an individual range to prevent over and under-grazing. Overgrazing can ruin the land, and under-grazing can prevent farmers... READ MORE >

The upcoming musical, Spamalot, brings excitement to the halls of HHS. The cast especially is working crazy hard to make a great performance. The main cast this year involves Anna Jelden as the Historian and Enchanter, Brenna Gatton as the Mayor, Luke Krogmeier as King Arthur, Dylan Miles as Patsy and Herbert’s Father, Tyler Lamm as Sir Robin and Brother Maynard,... READ MORE >

Tica Penzing and Tyler Lamm won homecoming queen and king! Tica’s competitors were Grace Dille and Bailey Hamaker. Tyler’s competitors were Luke Krogmeier and Andy Dominguez. Both candidates said they were shocked and so excited when they found out that they had won. Tica said her competitors also would have deserved to win. Tica’s favorite part of Homecoming was... READ MORE >

Friday the 15 was when the homecoming football game occurred. This wasn’t the average homecoming football game, though. A helicopter brought the game ball to the players by landing on the football field. Drew Stewart was then the lucky one who got the honor of retrieving the ball from the pilots of the helicopter. Drew knew he was going to be the one to retrieve... READ MORE >

Tyler Lamm, Luke Krogmeier, and Andy Dominguez are this year's homecoming king candidates. Luke and Andy have both been nominated previously for Prom. Tyler, on the other hand, is enjoying the first time experience. “I am excited,” Tyler says of the dance. “That’s lit,” he adds. Tyler is an active student in clubs including President of FCCLA, Vice President of... READ MORE >

This year’s homecoming queen candidates are Tica Penzing, Bailey Hamaker, and Grace Dille. Grace and Tica were both previously nominated for Prom Queen last year. Bailey, however, hasn’t been nominated before, so she was very surprised and happy! Although Grace and Tica have previous candidates, they were both still very shocked and excited. Grace and Bailey both... READ MORE >

Homecoming week begins next week on Monday! Students will need to come Sunday and decorate their hall, which takes place only from 3-4 pm. Monday is Holiday day, which means dress up in a holiday theme. Tuesday is Country Vs. Country Club day, which is when stiudents can dress up like a cowboy or a rich person. Wednesday is People of the Sea day. Students can dress... READ MORE >

Holyoke High School is having another one of their amazing musicals! This fall’s musical is a production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot." This musical is based on the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail." The informational meeting for this production was on September 1st, but there are still many opportunities to get involved with it! Auditions for the... READ MORE >

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. Emily Jelden, a sophmore in high school, is in FBLA and went to nationals this summer! The people that qualified for nationals got to go to Anaheim, California. The project Emily did was the “American Enterprise.” Everyone that went to nationals had an amazing time. “Even though we didn’t place, it was still a... READ MORE >

Shianne Willmon is a participant in the club FCCLA. The extracurricular activity, whose acronym stands for Career and Community Leaders of America, is a great organization for high school students to participate in. The club causes you students learn more about their community and being an active member in the community. It keeps students busy while also providing... READ MORE >

Kylie Purkeypile is a Freshman in high school and is liking the new phone rule. “I like it because it keeps us on task and eliminates distractions," she says. She also believes there are no negatives for this rule. However, Kylie did say she used her phone a lot last year. She believes she can be a better student now without the constant distraction of her phone... READ MORE >

Mrs. Clayton and Ashley Rahe both watched the recent eclipse on the Holyoke High School football field. Ashley’s favorite part was when it got darker and colder, while Mrs.Clayton said she really enjoyed seeing all the kids getting to hang out and have fun experiencing this event. Mrs. Clayton was thankful that the school received glasses from community donors so... READ MORE >

Much of North America will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, 21 August 2017. While many schools across the country will still not be in session, the Holyoke Re-1J School District is planning on taking full advantage of this rare opportunity. According to Ashley Clayton, JR/SR High School Science Teacher, "there are anywhere from two to five solar... READ MORE >

Radio interview by Marc Melser of Star 92.3 KSTH of Holyoke, Colorado with Superintendent of Re-1J School District John McCleary on May 8, 2017. READ MORE >

Holyoke third graders earned the title of “Holyoke Top Dogs” in the 2017 East Central and Northeast Colorado sumdog contest. Eighteen of the top twenty scores were held by Holyoke Elementary students. Dragons competed with thirty-five classes and 543 students from May-12-18 answering math questions using the sumdog.com website. In seven days students in the contest... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Nancy Miles, BOCES Special Education Teacher of the Year and all of her Paraprofessionals in both buildings in the Life Skills Program including Letty Penzing, Yazmin Diaz, Tracy Cordova, and Ana Trejo. Scott Dille for his work with adaptive PE, and Mr. Stumpf for his work with the High Needs Special Education program were also recognized. READ MORE >

Elementary Field Day CANCELLED!!! Due to the weather forecast for Thursday and Friday of this week we will NOT be able to hold our Elementary Field Day as planned. The weather this week combined with the many events already scheduled for next week will not allow us to reschedule our Elementary Field Day this year. We appreciate everyone’s understanding... READ MORE >

Holyoke School District Health and Wellness committee hosted “Bike to School Day 2017” on May 10th to celebrate the benefits of choosing student-powered transportation. Students, staff and community members rode their bikes in a safe but quick paced parade around the football field. Police and Wellness Committee members supervised the route to ensure student... READ MORE >

Northeast Colorado Sumdog Math Contest: sumdog.com May 12-18 This is a voluntary contest for 1-6th grade elementary students who choose to participate. Students log into the sumdog website to answer math questions to earn points. The grade level with the highest average score wins. There will be prizes for top scoring grades and students. If students... READ MORE >

In a ceremony on 27 April 2017 Scott Dille, Cristine Mallari, and Yesenia Bencomo were honored by their colleagues and the community for their outstanding service to the school district. The Nomination Process is very simple. Only an employee of the school district may nominate any classified or licensed employee. The nomination should be in the form of a... READ MORE >

Thanks to everyone who attended the Open House for the Elementary Art Show Exhibit. Award Winners from each grade level: kindergarten -1.Lili Vasquez2.Kyle Goldenstein3.Lily Sprague 1st Grade 1.Alexis Nelson2.Jayden Martinez3.Isaac Juarez 2nd Grade 1.Jacob Quintana2.Peyton Adams3.Elia Wear 3rd Grade 1.Valeria Morales2.Nevaeh Speicher3.Marcelo ChaparroHM... READ MORE >

The Re-1J School Board has approved the calendar for the 2017 - 2018 school year on March 7, 2017. The calendar calls for students to be in school 169 days and staff to work 186 days. New teacher hires start the year on Friday, August 11th, the rest of the staff follows on Monday, August 14th. Students begin the school year on Thursday the 17th. The first... READ MORE >

Friday April 7th Smoky River Golf Course Cheyenne Wells, CO Team 1. Holyoke 2. Burlington 3. Cheyenne Wells 4. Wray 5. Yuma Individual Varsity Grace Dille 93 (1st Place) Brenna Sullivan 103 (4th Place) Regan VanOverbeke 113 Dominique Penzing 117 JV Emily Chaney 58 (1st Place) Logan Osborne 59 Anna Jelden 61 Juana Penzing 61 Summary We had... READ MORE >

State testing got started at Holyoke Elementary School on a positive note with a pep talk from Mr. Stumpf, kinetic exercise to boost student concentration led by Mr. Dille and healthy snacks to promote attentiveness. Students in third through ninth grades will take the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) math and English... READ MORE >

Kindergarten: Kree McConachie Carlo Ramos Castillo Kyle Goldenstein 1st Grade Sadee Mosenteen Jeremy Perez Ortiz Aubrey Beiber Emily Pena Emiliano Susano 2nd Grade Reese Steggs Sophia Rahe 3rd Grade Sara Hayes Courtlynn Kinnie Conzer Ring Jeylin Dominquez 4th Grade Ciara Peterson Marren Dirks Edgar Avila Kinsey Rahe Michell... READ MORE >

Every 15 Minutes someone in the United States dies from an alcohol-related traffic collision. On Monday, March 27, Holyoke simulated this event and "lost" 21 people. Thankfully, the events were all just practice. However, organizers Brook Prottsman, Austin Herman, and Tyler Lamm hope that the program will make a lasting impact. The National Every 15 Minutes... READ MORE >

Seniors, Austin Herman, Kayla Marshall, and Morgan Phillips received word on 23 March 2017 that they had received scholarships that would cover the cost of their undergraduate studies. Herman was awarded the Boettcher Scholarship and Marshall and Phillips were awarded the Daniels Scholarship. "The last student from Holyoke to receive the Boettcher was in 2011 and... READ MORE >

The Parent Teacher Conferences that were scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2017 have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 21, 2017 and the Parent Teacher Conferences that were scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2017 have been rescheduled to Thursday, March 23,2017. We would like to use the same times that were shared with each parent for the original conference date. If... READ MORE >

In mid-January, Jessica Mosqueda became Colorado's first ever winner at an all-girls' wrestling tournament. Frederick High School hosted the inaugural event at the 2017 Warrior Invite. She blew through her 101 lb. bracket, winning by fall in all three of her matches. In becoming a champion, she only used 6 minutes and 42 seconds total to win. "It's amazing.... READ MORE >

In order to be safe and support our emergency service providers, Holyoke School District will be closing school at 12:35 today due to the high winds and fire threat. We will be running bus routes. Students who drive will be allowed to drive home, please be aware of emergency vehicles and poor visibility. Elementary students who walk home will be required to have a... READ MORE >

The online book fair will be open from March 1 – 14 at: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/holyokeelementaryschoolThe live book fair will be open in the elementary multipurpose room Monday March 20 – Thursday March 24th Shopping hours:Tuesday & Thursday 7:50-8:00 AM evening hours 3:30-8:30 PMMonday & Wednesday 7:50-8:00 AM and evening hours 3:30-4:00 PMOur goal... READ MORE >

FFA Week comes to a close with Annual Barnyard Day. Students from the Elementary School came over to meet cute teacup pigs, goats, roosters, horses, and calves. High School FFA members also introduced other JR/SR high students to the adorable animals. Throughout the week, students and staff participated in a competition and FFA fundraiser, putting dollars into jars... READ MORE >

Deacon Dittmer is the High School Student of the Month. He was nominated by Mr. Balog:"Deacon Dittmer has grown up to be an impressive young man. All students experience tests and trials in their lives outside of the classroom while in high school and Deacon is no different. However, the impressive attitude and work ethic that Deacon brings to my classroom are... READ MORE >

We are excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Read Across America with our students this year! Schedule for the week:Tuesday, February 28: Hats Off to Dr. Seuss DayStudents and teachers wear hats and/or crazy hairThe Cat in the Hat will welcome students as they arrive in the morningAll school assembly at 8:30. Wednesday, March 1: Oh the Places... READ MORE >

Students at Holyoke Elementary School are collecting box tops that can be found on hundreds of everyday products that are purchased at grocery and convenience stores. Although the school accepts box top donations year-round, classes are currently gathering box tops in a competition up until March 9, 2017 to see who will earn a reward party. Each box top collected... READ MORE >

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's leading organization established to recognize outstanding juniors and seniors. More than just an honor roll, NHS strives to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.Holyoke's National Honor Society inducted nine members this week. New... READ MORE >

Holyoke staff and students wish to express their sincere appreciation for the many parents who volunteer each year to make magical childhood memories that kids will remember forever. Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day at Holyoke Elementary School are some of the most anticipated events of the year thanks to the room parents who plan parties, bake goodies, and... READ MORE >

Friday, February 3rd, Holyoke experienced a mandatory sick day! Due to the high number of students and staff with influenza and respiratory illness, Holyoke School District did not have class last Friday. Extracurricular activities were restricted to only varsity games. Over the following weekend, Holyoke staff disinfected the building. We were not the only school... READ MORE >

Holyoke’s Brain Bowl tournament exceeded expectations this past Monday! With five schools in attendance, including Akron, Burlington, Wray, and Yuma, everyone had a great time as they raced to answer a plethora of general knowledge questions correctly. The Holyoke High School A team placed 3rd. Team members included Luke Krogmeier, Kayla Marshall, Morgan Philips,... READ MORE >

Twenty-three students from Holyoke Elementary School competed in the Eleventh Annual Sunrise Optimist Brain Bowl at Ft Morgan High School on Saturday January 28, 2017. Thirty-three teams of students from schools in Northeast Colorado participated in the competition. Holyoke had four teams participate and each team consisted of 5-6 members who buzzed in to answer... READ MORE >

Smoke from a defective HVAC heating unit filled the Holyoke Elementary School library on January 20 which prompted school personnel to pull the fire alarm and evacuate students. A quick response from the Holyoke Fire Department resolved the issue and allowed students to return to their regular classroom activities promptly. The impromptu drill sparked questions and... READ MORE >

The Snowball Dance has been an American tradition for decades. Sponsored by the Dragon Hoopsters, the dance will take place in Holyoke this year- and the royalty candidates have been announced! Queen candidates are Brook Prottsman, Tara Krueger, and Karen Nunez. King candidates are MJ Taylor, Austin Herman, and Brenden Kage. The dance will take place in the old gym... READ MORE >

Holyoke Elementary students had the opportunity to learn more about maps, cartographers and the state of Colorado when Dr. Rebecca Theobald a professor of geography from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs brought a giant 16 ft. by 20 ft. map of Colorado to Holyoke Elementary School. Kids were allowed to walk on the map while doing fun interactive... READ MORE >

Nominated by Amber SchroetlinHaley is a soft-spoken student whose outstanding work speaks for her. This month, she created the highest-scoring project in the 8th grade English classes. Her project demonstrated creativity, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. At the same time, Haley is kind and respectful to peers and adults in the school. She sets a... READ MORE >

Nominated by Amber SchroetlinKayla is my student of the month because of her dedication to her own improvement. At the end of the semester, she asked each of her teachers for feedback to help her become more prepared for college. She did this even though she is already an exemplary student with a strong work ethic. Kayla performs well in all her classes, including... READ MORE >